Docusate sodium Prescribing at DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
476
Total Quantity
26.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+28.4%
DERWENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 476 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,935 to the NHS. This is 28.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
33
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 476 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,935 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.4% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 476 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +28.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.